أنا مريض
anā marīḍ
In Arabic, أنا مريض (anā marīḍ) is the way to say "I am sick".
This phrase is used to state that you are currently suffering from an illness or poor health.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of أنا, which means "I" and مريض, which means "sick".
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the word changes based on your gender. Use أنا مريض if you are male and the feminine form أنا مريضة if you are female.
How do you pronounce it?
anā marīḍ
Did you know?
- While it translates to 'I am sick', the word مريض is also used to describe someone who is mentally unstable or 'sick in the head' in various Arabic dialects.
- In many Arabic-speaking cultures, if you say أنا مريض, a listener might respond with a religious blessing like 'salāmatak' instead of asking what is wrong.
- The word أنا shares a common ancient ancestor with the Hebrew word 'aní', which also means 'I'.
Examples in context
- أنا مريض.I am sick.This sentence is useful for stating that you are sick using أنا مريض.Tatoeba #1431607 by azjani, translation #436427 by lukaszpp
- أشعر بصداع شديد وارتفاع في درجة الحرارة.I have a severe headache and a high fever.
- أنا مريض جداً اليوم.ana marid jiddan al-yawm.I am very sick today.
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Example conversation
Omar is talking to Nour on the phone.
- عمر Omarمرحباً نور، أنا مريض ولا أستطيع القدوم.marhaban nour, ana marid wa la astati' al-qudum.Hello Nour, I am sick and I cannot come.
- نور Nourأنا آسفة يا عمر، هل أنت بخير؟ana asifa ya Omar, hal anta bikhayr?I am sorry Omar, are you okay?
- عمر Omarلا، أشعر بتعب شديد.la, ash'uru bi-ta'ab shadid.No, I feel very tired.
- نور Nourأتمنى لك الشفاء العاجل.atamanna laka ash-shifa al-ajil.I wish you a speedy recovery.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries أنا, مريض, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
